Fatal Miliary Tuberculosis in a Young Woman With SLE on Immunosuppressive Therapy (SCCM 2026) - Mar 17, 2026 - Pres time: Mar 23, 2026; 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM; Location: Connections Central - RST 05; "She recently started belimumab and voclosporin following renal biopsy, in addition to chronic prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, and mycophenolate mofetil. In critically ill patients, miliary TB may mimic autoimmune pulmonary manifestations, delaying diagnosis and treatment. Early suspicion, prompt diagnostic workup, and preventative screening are essential to avoid catastrophic outcomes."
Clinical • Acute Kidney Injury • Glomerulonephritis • Hematological Disorders • Immunology • Infectious Disease • Inflammatory Arthritis • Lupus • Lupus Nephritis • Metabolic Disorders • Nephrology • Pulmonary Disease • Renal Disease • Respiratory Diseases • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus • Tuberculosis
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Aaron Smith, MD; Kylie Schmitt, DO; Nabir Babbar, DO
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